Full-Time

Underwriter

Professional Risks

Posted on 12/13/2025

Hiscox

Hiscox

1,001-5,000 employees

Specialized insurer for high-net-worth risks.

Compensation Overview

$100k - $120k/yr

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Hybrid

Two days on-site per week; travel up to 25% may be required.

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Willingness to travel throughout the United States up to 25%
Responsibilities
  • Underwrite, price and negotiate accounts consistent with the quality of the risk and according to the company’s strategy and guidelines for the Allied Healthcare product line.
  • Develop new broker relationships and increase depth of existing broker relationships throughout region to increase production
  • Engage with the national Allied Healthcare team to learn and teach collaboratively
  • Maintain excellent customer service standards
  • Play a key role in executing on regional plan i.e. serving as relationship manager for several key Allied Healthcare brokers and spearheading broker turnarounds.
  • Obtain and maintain underwriting authority in Allied Healthcare practice area.
  • Spearhead in office quoting days with top broker partners
  • Monitor product results and develop ideas to increase productivity and profitability
  • Consistently exceed minimum quote output numbers established by national Allied Heathcare manager
  • At times, regional travel required including industry events and broker visits
Desired Qualifications
  • 2+ years of experience in Allied Healthcare coverage
  • Customer-centric mind-set and passion for superior customer service and offerings
  • Strong understanding of sales principles, presentation, negotiation skills and a competitive drive
  • Team-oriented, ability to collaborate and desire to share information across divisions and teams to further the overall goals of the company
  • Proven track record of understanding and delivering meaningful underwriting profit
  • Outgoing, driven, high attention to detail and results-focused mentality
  • The ability to identify business needs
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently in a collaborative environment
  • Innate service focus which enables one to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external customers and partners
  • B.A./B.S degree is preferred
  • Willingness to develop business, with travel throughout the U.S. up to 25%, required

Hiscox is a specialized insurer that focuses on high-net-worth individuals and complex, niche risks (including fine art, kidnapping, and other unconventional coverages). It underwrites and issues insurance policies through its global operations, built on Lloyd's heritage and expanded after re-domiciling to Bermuda to operate in 13 countries. Its products work by assessing and underwriting tailored insurance contracts for specific, often hard-to-place risks, with coverage and claims handling aligned to the insured’s needs. The company differentiates itself from competitors by concentrating on specialized, hard-to-place risks rather than mass-market insurance, maintaining independence, and leveraging deep underwriting expertise and a global footprint. Its goal is to grow as a focused, independent specialist insurer that serves ambitious clients worldwide and expands its geographic reach and capabilities.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1901

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Attracted $1B ILS capital in Q1 2026, growing AUM to $2.4B in catastrophe bonds.
  • Retail premiums rose 10.2% to £1.7B in Q1 2026, driven by 8% US and UK growth.
  • Acquires US insurtech Vouch and launches Cargo API on June 30, 2025 for digital underwriting.

What critics are saying

  • Softening cat reinsurance rates cut net premiums 5.6% in Q1 2026, eroding Hiscox Re margins.
  • Pen-Zurich-Hiscox partnership floods UK non-standard home capacity, slashing quirky property premiums.
  • Vouch acquisition triggers regulatory delays and integration failures within 3-6 months.

What makes Hiscox unique

  • Hiscox specializes in insuring complex risks like fine art and kidnapping since 1970s.
  • Roots in Lloyd's of London since 1901 enable underwriting non-standard marine and specialty lines.
  • Focuses on high-net-worth quirky UK homes via April 2026 Pen-Zurich partnership.

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Company News

Yahoo Finance
Feb 25th, 2026
Hiscox posts record profit of $733M as retail segment drives growth with 7.5% customer increase

Hiscox reported record profitability for 2025, with group insurance contract written premiums rising 5.9% to $275 million year-on-year. The insurer's undiscounted combined ratio improved to 87.8%, its best in a decade, driving a record insurance service result of $614 million. Profit before tax reached a record $733 million, up 6.9%, whilst operating return on tangible equity stood at 20.9%. Investment results hit $443 million, supported by strong yields and higher assets under management. Retail premiums grew 6.3% in constant currency to over $2.6 billion, driven by 7.5% customer growth rather than pricing. The London Market returned to growth with premiums up 1.6%, maintaining its undiscounted combined ratio in the 80s for the sixth consecutive year. Management emphasised underwriting discipline and product innovation across the diversified portfolio.

Hiscox
Aug 14th, 2025
Hiscox appoints new Group Head of Technical Claims

London, UK (14 August 2025): Leading global specialist insurer, Hiscox, today announces the appointment of Matthew Budd to the newly created role of Group Head of Technical Claims.

Insurance Journal
Aug 6th, 2025
Hiscox Agrees to Acquire US Specialist Insurtech

As part of the transaction, Hiscox is acquiring Corix Insurance Services LLC and Vouch Insurance Company from Vouch Inc. subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.

Hiscox
Jun 30th, 2025
Hiscox launches Cargo API for small cargo and stock throughput risks

London, UK (30 June 2025): Leading global specialist insurer, Hiscox, has launched a new Cargo API (application programming interface) based solution, available through broker partners for underwriting small cargo and stock throughput risks.

Reinsurance News
Jun 16th, 2025
Hiscox appoints Harriet Hanna as COO of Lloyd's managing agent HSL

Based in London and reporting to Hiscox London Market CEO Kate Markham, Hanna succeeds Adam Rushin, who is retiring after more than 25 years of distinguished service with Hiscox.

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